They overreact, they’re controlling, they make threats and humiliate others... they are bullies, abrasive leaders, or workplace meanies. While they may be valuable to organizations given their ability to drive results, they also cost companies via lowered morale, increased absenteeism, and actions of retaliation.

Catherine Mattice, founder of Civility Partners, gives us insight into why abrasive people act this way and how to make them stop with a tried and true method that really works. Combatting workplace bullying and aggressive behavior in the workplace is connected to the tactic of Leading with Executive Presence.

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ABOUT CATHERINE MATTICE:

The founder of Civility Partners, Catherine Mattice is a Strategic HR Consultant who assists organizations in building positive cultures through HR practices. Catherine is a widely recognized thought-leader, and she is passionate about employers’ responsibility to create the opportunity and environment for employees to thrive. Clients include Fortune 500’s to government to small business – she’s served almost every industry you can think of. She’s appeared on or in NPR, CNN, USA Today, Forbes, and more as an expert and is a best-selling author of three books.

Catherine’s award-winning first book, BACK OFF! Your Kick-Ass Guide to Ending Bullying at Work, was hailed by international leadership-guru, Ken Blanchard, as, “the most comprehensive and valuable handbook on the topic.” She’s since written two more books, and is a LinkedIn Learning course author.

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:

1. What workplace bulling is and the 3 buckets of behavior associated with such actions
2. Catherine's addition to the LATTOYG Playbook: How to use the T-A-D coaching method to help diffuse bullying behavior in individuals.
3. Catherine's Fun Facts - Silence, wine, her house, and "eye of the tiger"

FEATURED TIMESTAMPS:

[03:10] Hear where Catherine thinks is one of the greatest places on earth.

[06:05] Catherine explains what workplace bullying is and is not.

[07:40] Learn the 3 buckets of behavior of workplace bullying.

[20:40] Catherine's entry into the LATTOYG leadership playbook.

[32:20] Signature Segment: Which of the leadership tactics most resonates with Catherine

[34:00] Signature Segment: Full Disclosure

[39:50] Signature Segment: Karan’s Take 

LINKS FOR CATHERINE MATTICE:

• Website: https://civilitypartners.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinemattice/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/civilitypartners/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/catmattice
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CivilityPartners/
• Book: BACK OFF! Your Kick-Ass Guide to Ending Bullying at Work

PEOPLE & RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Overview:  The Lead at the Top of Your Game Leadership Development Experience

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR YOU:

• Workplace Bullying Institute (WBI)
• Support for victims of bullying: https://www.stopbullying.gov/
• Article on the toll of workplace bullying